[Prognostically important features of uveal melanoma in histopathologic examinations]

The prognostic value of various morphological features of the uveal melanoma (i.e. histological type, maximal distance and shape of the tumour, the extension of the tumour, it's site in various parts of the uvea and the mitotic activity and pleomorphism within the tumour) is described. The description and evaluation is based mainly on the histopathologic examination of enucleated globe. The possibilities of the clinical examination or using of specialized methods are mentioned.